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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elvis - Presliad (Comprising sections Elvis Moves Out through Finale).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What author does Marcus quote in the beginning of "Robert Johnson -1938" to illustrate the promise of American life?
(a) Norman Mailer.
(b) Herman Melville.
(c) Robert Johnson.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

2. In the section "Even Stranger Blues," to what does Marcus compare Robbie's guitar sound?
(a) Jim Brown's performance in The Dirty Dozen.
(b) Cats on the fence.
(c) A car screeching to a halt.
(d) Chuck Berry's performance at the Grand.

3. Who does Marcus compare Phillips to in the beginning of "Harmonica Frank - 1951"?
(a) Harmonica Frank.
(b) Starbuck.
(c) Elvis Presley.
(d) Huck Finn.

4. How many songs did Johnson record before he died?
(a) 5.
(b) 98.
(c) 29.
(d) 30.

5. Who does Marcus quote to introduce the chapter "Randy Newman"?
(a) Raymond Chandler.
(b) Sly Stone.
(c) Randy Newman.
(d) Robert Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following performers will NOT be discussed in Mystery Train?

2. Who wrote "Papa Was a Rolling Stone?'

3. Who said "I played rock and roll before I ever heard of Elvis Presley. I saw him in Memphis before he ever made a record"?

4. From whom does Marcus quote in the beginning to introduce the myth of Staggerlee in "Sly Stone"?

5. Who did Marcus speak with while in Woodstock to interview Robbie Robertson?

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